Exhaust Manifold Mods

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In a message dated 4/27/01 2:38:56 PM, geoffclark@xtra.co.nz writes:



<< the easiest way to attach the exhaust is to weld a two-bolt flange to the

back of the manifold. This can be welded to the flange nut if it is till in

place. I use a nickel-iron arc electrode for this, welding 1/2 an inch at

a time starting in three different places and alternately moving around so

as not overheat either the work or the electrode. Then you can weld a

corresponding flange on to the exhaust pipe and your connection problems are

cured forever. Why did Hudson use those hopeless threaded flanges? They

were extremely difficult to pack tight. >>



Quite a few of the old cars did it this way. I doubt the makers ever

considered the car might last 10 years much less 100.

I wonder if a broken manifold might be repaired the same way you

described here. A lot of the mid twenties manifolds are broken right at the

downturn.







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